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Goethite and Chrysotile Optical Properties

1 Optical Properties
1.1 Luster
Adamantine
Silky
1.2 Pleochroism
VisibleArthur Thomas
Not Available
1.3 Dispersion
Albite Optical ..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Fluorite Optical Properties
1.4 Transparency
Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.5 Refractive Index
2.26-2.398
1.530-1.575
1.6 Optic Character
Not Available
Not Available
1.7 Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Monoclinic : clinochrysotile (most common)
1.8 Birefringence
0.138
0.001
1.9 Clarity
Gemstones (2009)
Not Available

Goethite and Chrysotile Optic Character

Goethite and Chrysotile optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Goethite and Chrysotile Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Goethite and Chrysotile optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Goethite and Chrysotile Transparency

Similar to their colors, Goethite and Chrysotile transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Goethite is Gemstones (2009) while Goethite is Gemstones (2009) in appearance.